Dr. Christopher Hamilton, MD
Dr. Christopher Hamilton, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bakersfield, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hamilton has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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5201 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, CA 93309Make an Appointment
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care philosophy
At the Southern California Orthopedic Institute, we are dedicated to providing the best possible care available for people of all ages and all walks of life. In addition, we serve as a leading educator of orthopedic surgery technique to surgeons around the world.Orthopedic Surgery
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Fellowship Hospital, 1994Yale U-yale New Haven Hospital|yale University
Residency Hospital, 1993Yale-new Haven Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1989University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1988Stanford University
Undergraduate School, 1984
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hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
92%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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